Installation and Maintenance Manual: RLVAC
Published February 2022
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The listed belt pressing parameters assume the use of the specified guide block.
Different styles or thicknesses of guide block will require adjustment to the heating
times. Contact the belt manufacturer for more information on pressing parameters. If
the splice is under-fused or over-fused, a weak joint and belt failure in service may
result.
16. Once the pressing cycle is complete, allow to cool to 50°C/122°F or lower before opening the
press.
Opening the press before the splice has cooled fully can cause the splice to distort or
compromise its strength, and also poses a burn hazard.
17. Unclamp and remove the press and the guide block from around the belt.
Figure 18: Completed Belt Splice
18. Inspect the splice on both sides of the belt for complete fusion. The outlines of the fingers should
be fully fused and barely visible. See Figure 18: Completed Belt Splice for an example of a good
splice.
19. With a sharp knife, trim off any flash from the belt edges.
CLAMPING
PRESSURE
UPPER PLATEN
TEMPERATURE
LOWER PLATEN
TEMPERATURE
SOAK TIME
2 bar
165°C
165°C
999 sec
29 psi
330°F
330°F